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Video cervicoscope system

US4979498A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 1989
Grant dateDec 25, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/07
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention is directed to a video cervicoscope system. More particularly, this invention is directed to a video cervicoscope system for the examination of the cervix comprising: PA1 a rigid, elongated tubular member having a light guide; PA1 imaging means at the distal end of said tubular member, PA1 a disposable, light-transmitting, sleeve diposed about the distal end of said tubular member; and PA1 transmitting means to transmit an image viewed by said imaging means proximally to a control box wherein said image is received and stored.

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